It's always exciting to finally be able to take that next huge leap in your career. All the hard work you've put in is actually turning out to pay off.
In the process though...I can sense that I might have to start shedding some comfort here and there. Not to say that I won't be working as hard but I can tell that things are going to be a lot different. Perhaps more strict. I wonder if my companionships will be the same as they were previously. I wonder if people will doubt my skills and intelligence due to my age.
I wonder about a lot of things...
But for now, I'm going to try to stand my ground and show them what I've got.
Oh, and it is now my birthday...yay for being old!! lol
Cooler Than Me
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Ever hear one of those songs for the first time and then almost instantly become addicted to it?
So. Damn. Addicted.
Why is it so catchy???
you got designer shades,
just to hide your face and
you wear them around like,
you're cooler than me.
and you never say hey,
or remember my name.
its probably cuz, you think you're cooler than me. ♪
So. Damn. Addicted.
Why is it so catchy???
you got designer shades,
just to hide your face and
you wear them around like,
you're cooler than me.
and you never say hey,
or remember my name.
its probably cuz, you think you're cooler than me. ♪
Simplicity =)
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Not much to say other than that the weekend always makes me appreciates the simple things like drinking bubble tea with the boyfriend, watching movies, and sleeping in. ♥
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Location:Regional Road 7,Richmond Hill,Canada
Expectations
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I have a question. A very pressing one, for that matter.
Is it expected that when the eldest child becomes an adult and financially independent, he or she is to take care of the parents? Don't get me wrong, I love my parents and I know that they have given me a lot to help me get this far...and I would be more than happy to give back to them. However, lately I've been feeling a little guilt-tripped for making the move out here in order to pursue my career.
Back home, there weren't a lot of opportunities in the field I'm interested in and where I am now is basically the heart of the industry. But every time I mention my intentions of staying here longer to continue my professional growth, I get the impression that they had only expected this to be a "temporary" thing. I understand that they may miss me and I do miss them as well...but is it really a bad thing that I made the move here? Am I neglecting my responsibilities of taking care of them and giving back now that I am working? I feel like I can do that for them...but only to a certain extent. I don't know if I would be willing to sacrifice my career. Does that make me an irresponsible daughter?
I see friends around me who actually have given up going to their dream school or job in order to stay with their parents, and that is why I question if it is an expectation...or if they are just more kind-hearted than I am. =/
I just hope that one day I'll be able to find that right balance...
Is it expected that when the eldest child becomes an adult and financially independent, he or she is to take care of the parents? Don't get me wrong, I love my parents and I know that they have given me a lot to help me get this far...and I would be more than happy to give back to them. However, lately I've been feeling a little guilt-tripped for making the move out here in order to pursue my career.
Back home, there weren't a lot of opportunities in the field I'm interested in and where I am now is basically the heart of the industry. But every time I mention my intentions of staying here longer to continue my professional growth, I get the impression that they had only expected this to be a "temporary" thing. I understand that they may miss me and I do miss them as well...but is it really a bad thing that I made the move here? Am I neglecting my responsibilities of taking care of them and giving back now that I am working? I feel like I can do that for them...but only to a certain extent. I don't know if I would be willing to sacrifice my career. Does that make me an irresponsible daughter?
I see friends around me who actually have given up going to their dream school or job in order to stay with their parents, and that is why I question if it is an expectation...or if they are just more kind-hearted than I am. =/
I just hope that one day I'll be able to find that right balance...
One of those days...
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Today was a complete whirlwind.
Started my day off with some great news, followed by friends setting up dinner dates/outings throughout the week (yay!)...and then all coming to a crashing halt towards the end of the day. Sometimes it's amazing how one seemingly little event can overshadow everything else. Just like that.
It's not like I even tried to focus on that one event. It was just like a slap in the face. ...that stung for the rest of the day.
Hoping I'll wake up feeling brighter tomorrow morning...
Started my day off with some great news, followed by friends setting up dinner dates/outings throughout the week (yay!)...and then all coming to a crashing halt towards the end of the day. Sometimes it's amazing how one seemingly little event can overshadow everything else. Just like that.
It's not like I even tried to focus on that one event. It was just like a slap in the face. ...that stung for the rest of the day.
Hoping I'll wake up feeling brighter tomorrow morning...
My New Camera ❤
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Since my Casio refuses to take any picture without making them grainy or completely overexposed, I went out and bought this baby yesterday on a whim. I admit I was drawn to its aesthetics...but it's pretty decent for a basic point and shoot and it was just over $100! :)
Another pink item to add to my collection. :D
Another pink item to add to my collection. :D
Food Now vs. Food Then
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Helloooo...yes, I suck at maintaining a blog but today I actually have something to write about! :)
I was thinking today about how back when I was a student, food was just something to keep my stomach from growling loudly (much to my embarrassment) in class and to keep me going through the intense late night cramming sessions. Breakfast would consist of a granola bar that I'd stuff into my mouth while scribbling notes during the early morning classes, lunch would be a burger or wrap from the fast food truck on campus, and dinner would be occasionally some stir-fry dish (on a good day), or otherwise some bread, soup from the can, or even instant noodles if I was truly running short on time. Horrible, I know. Probably more than half of the items I consumed were exploding with calories. Not to mention, I would hardly snack - my housemate (a food lover) would bring me fruit every now and then because fruit was definitely not part of my diet either.
Mind you, not ALL of those habits have completely disappeared, but they are changing slowly. I find that with the amount of time I have free during my evenings now, I can spend more time on my cooking and begin to eat healthier. When I was grocery shopping today, I glanced at the items in my shopping bag - multi-grain bread, strawberries, extra lean beef, chicken, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, tofu, milk, extra lean low-fat deli meat (just to name a few)- and as silly as it sounds, I kind of felt proud. :D Even the very few packages of instant noodles I have in my cupboard are left untouched.
Now, to finally crack open that recipe book...
I was thinking today about how back when I was a student, food was just something to keep my stomach from growling loudly (much to my embarrassment) in class and to keep me going through the intense late night cramming sessions. Breakfast would consist of a granola bar that I'd stuff into my mouth while scribbling notes during the early morning classes, lunch would be a burger or wrap from the fast food truck on campus, and dinner would be occasionally some stir-fry dish (on a good day), or otherwise some bread, soup from the can, or even instant noodles if I was truly running short on time. Horrible, I know. Probably more than half of the items I consumed were exploding with calories. Not to mention, I would hardly snack - my housemate (a food lover) would bring me fruit every now and then because fruit was definitely not part of my diet either.
Mind you, not ALL of those habits have completely disappeared, but they are changing slowly. I find that with the amount of time I have free during my evenings now, I can spend more time on my cooking and begin to eat healthier. When I was grocery shopping today, I glanced at the items in my shopping bag - multi-grain bread, strawberries, extra lean beef, chicken, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, tofu, milk, extra lean low-fat deli meat (just to name a few)- and as silly as it sounds, I kind of felt proud. :D Even the very few packages of instant noodles I have in my cupboard are left untouched.
Now, to finally crack open that recipe book...
Shade, Sharpies, and Shutters
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Today, Jon and I, along with our friend, Viv, headed up north to a small village called Westport where she became our photographer for the day.
I always thought Kingston was pretty small but this place was really tiny! Only about 700 people reside in Westport.
We headed up Foley Mountain first and after getting lost on some trails, stopped off at a look-out point called Spy Rock.
Um yeah...we didn't exactly abide by the rules.
This was the view from Spy Rock...so beautiful! Too bad it was cloudy. =(
The photographer. ♥ =)
Blackbird meets Canon. =)
Lots and lots of trails.
Not my sharpie. =P
After heading back down Foley Mountain, we just had to pull over here for pictures.
They had out their fancy cameras and I had...my iPhone. Bahahahahahaha =)
We also pulled over for these colourful chairs. =)
Inside joke. =) I literally made Jon stop the car and ran out to the middle of the street to take this.
And that was my day! Photos from the actual photoshoot will be posted sometime later. It was the most fun I've ever had at a photoshoot...and in a really interesting village too! Thank you to Viv for recommending this place and taking our photos. =)
That's all for now! Blogging on the go and really craving for some dinner. =) More later!
- Ness ♥
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I always thought Kingston was pretty small but this place was really tiny! Only about 700 people reside in Westport.
We headed up Foley Mountain first and after getting lost on some trails, stopped off at a look-out point called Spy Rock.
Um yeah...we didn't exactly abide by the rules.
This was the view from Spy Rock...so beautiful! Too bad it was cloudy. =(
The photographer. ♥ =)
Blackbird meets Canon. =)
Lots and lots of trails.
Not my sharpie. =P
After heading back down Foley Mountain, we just had to pull over here for pictures.
They had out their fancy cameras and I had...my iPhone. Bahahahahahaha =)
We also pulled over for these colourful chairs. =)
Inside joke. =) I literally made Jon stop the car and ran out to the middle of the street to take this.
And that was my day! Photos from the actual photoshoot will be posted sometime later. It was the most fun I've ever had at a photoshoot...and in a really interesting village too! Thank you to Viv for recommending this place and taking our photos. =)
That's all for now! Blogging on the go and really craving for some dinner. =) More later!
- Ness ♥
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Location:Regional Rd-10,Rideau Lakes,Canada
Ready To Move On
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No, no, it's not what it sounds like. The boy and I are doing great. :P
I'm talking about my nostalgic feelings towards my university. This entire year, I always felt a little weird, almost in disbelief that I had already graduated. Somehow, I felt like I should have been jotting down notes in class and running off to project meetings instead of driving off to work every morning. It felt odd to be fully immersed in the working world. Maybe it was because I still knew people attending Queen's this year. Who knows.
Maybe it was the multiple visits I made this year, but I can finally say that although I do cherish my times at Queen's, I am ready to move on and embrace the next chapter of my life. I suppose this past year was kind of an "in between" time for me - a time of transition, if you will.
I don't think I will be visiting as much after this year, but when I do visit, I believe that I will actually feel like an alumnus simply revisiting her undergrad memories.
I'm talking about my nostalgic feelings towards my university. This entire year, I always felt a little weird, almost in disbelief that I had already graduated. Somehow, I felt like I should have been jotting down notes in class and running off to project meetings instead of driving off to work every morning. It felt odd to be fully immersed in the working world. Maybe it was because I still knew people attending Queen's this year. Who knows.
Maybe it was the multiple visits I made this year, but I can finally say that although I do cherish my times at Queen's, I am ready to move on and embrace the next chapter of my life. I suppose this past year was kind of an "in between" time for me - a time of transition, if you will.
I don't think I will be visiting as much after this year, but when I do visit, I believe that I will actually feel like an alumnus simply revisiting her undergrad memories.
Fairness.
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Life is odd in that sometimes, no matter how right you are in a situation, and no matter how much emotional damage someone unfairly causes you, they can still get away with it unscathed while you try to slowly piece yourself together again.
It's not a matter of karma giving the person who is in the wrong what they truly deserve...because it's just not that simple I realized. While someone could be truly evil to you, she could be a good person to everyone else. It's funny how someone could have two completely opposite sides to them, yet you could end up being the only person who sees their ugly side unfortunately.
What ends up being fair in a situation like this? Is it really fair for the innocent person to have to deal with the aftermath while the other person acts like she did nothing wrong?
Although it really frustrates me, I know that in the end I just have to suck it up and deal with it. Someone like that will never truly feel sorry for her actions and will never be courteous enough to say so.
I shouldn't waste my time and effort but once in awhile I can't help but wonder why things are so unfair sometimes. :(
Sorry for the sad post today but if you read this far, thank you for letting me vent to you (in a way)! :)
- Ness ❤
It's not a matter of karma giving the person who is in the wrong what they truly deserve...because it's just not that simple I realized. While someone could be truly evil to you, she could be a good person to everyone else. It's funny how someone could have two completely opposite sides to them, yet you could end up being the only person who sees their ugly side unfortunately.
What ends up being fair in a situation like this? Is it really fair for the innocent person to have to deal with the aftermath while the other person acts like she did nothing wrong?
Although it really frustrates me, I know that in the end I just have to suck it up and deal with it. Someone like that will never truly feel sorry for her actions and will never be courteous enough to say so.
I shouldn't waste my time and effort but once in awhile I can't help but wonder why things are so unfair sometimes. :(
Sorry for the sad post today but if you read this far, thank you for letting me vent to you (in a way)! :)
- Ness ❤
The Easter Cupcake
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I really didn't intend on blogging frequently about cupcakes but...I just had to post this.
At work, from time to time, my coworkers, who love baking, bring in little treats to share with the office. I've always been impressed with what they've managed to conjure up in their kitchens. One of my coworkers' desserts particularly amaze me since her daughter is a skilled cupcake artist.
Her latest creation, in the spirit of the Easter holiday, was placed on my desk this morning:
YES, that "grass" is actually icing created with a decorating tip. And, of course, it wouldn't be perfect without the Cadbury eggs on top. I almost didn't want to eat it. But of course I did. :) There were other desserts on the plate too, but I gobbled them up before realizing I should have taken a picture...
This makes me want to take up cake decorating classes.
Sigh.
One day...one day...
At work, from time to time, my coworkers, who love baking, bring in little treats to share with the office. I've always been impressed with what they've managed to conjure up in their kitchens. One of my coworkers' desserts particularly amaze me since her daughter is a skilled cupcake artist.
Her latest creation, in the spirit of the Easter holiday, was placed on my desk this morning:
YES, that "grass" is actually icing created with a decorating tip. And, of course, it wouldn't be perfect without the Cadbury eggs on top. I almost didn't want to eat it. But of course I did. :) There were other desserts on the plate too, but I gobbled them up before realizing I should have taken a picture...
This makes me want to take up cake decorating classes.
Sigh.
One day...one day...
Randoms.
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★ Why do people in Mississauga drive way more recklessly than in Vancouver? The other day, I had a smart car tailgating me on a city road and then speeding off at 100km/hr in a 70km zone. Chill, people, chill. No one's getting home any faster than anyone else.
★ Why do the catchiest songs have the most unoriginal lyrics? Is it because the beat matters more than the meaning of the song? Or...maybe most of the time when the song is being listened to, it's in a club and people are too drunk to notice the words. lol
★ Why is there a sudden influx of photographers and bloggers? And yes, I am one of the bloggers although I blog when I am inspired rather than for the sole purpose of becoming the next blogging queen.
★ Which is better - working or being a student? I've asked myself this several times. When you're working, you have a rigid schedule, yet you are making money and have your evenings and weekends free. However, it sucks if you are not a morning person (like yours truly!). Being a student doesn't necessarily confine you to the same schedule every day (yay, nap breaks between classes!)but you're constantly studying.
Oh, the random thoughts that pass through my head...:)
★ Why do the catchiest songs have the most unoriginal lyrics? Is it because the beat matters more than the meaning of the song? Or...maybe most of the time when the song is being listened to, it's in a club and people are too drunk to notice the words. lol
★ Why is there a sudden influx of photographers and bloggers? And yes, I am one of the bloggers although I blog when I am inspired rather than for the sole purpose of becoming the next blogging queen.
★ Which is better - working or being a student? I've asked myself this several times. When you're working, you have a rigid schedule, yet you are making money and have your evenings and weekends free. However, it sucks if you are not a morning person (like yours truly!). Being a student doesn't necessarily confine you to the same schedule every day (yay, nap breaks between classes!)but you're constantly studying.
Oh, the random thoughts that pass through my head...:)
Apology
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Yes, I know I've vanished for the last couple of weeks or so...but I just found myself uninspired to write, and I've been making a vow to myself to not blog just for the sake of having an entry. To me, this blog isn't about the number of entries I can conjure up, but more of a creative space for myself to share my moments of inspiration.
With that aside, I do want to write about something that's been on my mind.
Ever realize that to fix or at least alleviate a negative situation (especially ones you caused) between yourself and someone else, all you need to do is simply apologize? Seems like a no-brainer, but honestly, people sometimes make situations more complex and aggravating than they need to be. Rather than apologize, people feel the need to spread gossip (we're not in high school anymore!) and hurt others in the process. Sometimes all that's needed is a simple, heartfelt apology. If you really are sorry and feel badly about what you did, then just let the person know. It will honestly make the world a much happier place if everyone just stopped resorting to getting sucked into the rumour mill.
It's never too late to apologize.
Something to think about.
- V
With that aside, I do want to write about something that's been on my mind.
Ever realize that to fix or at least alleviate a negative situation (especially ones you caused) between yourself and someone else, all you need to do is simply apologize? Seems like a no-brainer, but honestly, people sometimes make situations more complex and aggravating than they need to be. Rather than apologize, people feel the need to spread gossip (we're not in high school anymore!) and hurt others in the process. Sometimes all that's needed is a simple, heartfelt apology. If you really are sorry and feel badly about what you did, then just let the person know. It will honestly make the world a much happier place if everyone just stopped resorting to getting sucked into the rumour mill.
It's never too late to apologize.
Something to think about.
- V
The Cupcake Epidemic Part 2
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Found some yummy cupcakes at a cute bakery on Main St in Toronto! :)
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Location:Finch Ave E,Toronto,Canada
The Cupcake Epidemic
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During our short stay in Kingston this weekend, Jon and I were shopping and noticed that the world is slowly starting to share my obsession with cupcakes. I don't mean just the food - I'm talking about things from stationary to nail files to tissues.
I decided to take a snapshot of every cupcake item we came across just to prove my point. :P I'm pretty sure I looked crazy running from bin to bin, exclaiming over the cute cupcake proucts, while taking a million photos.
...and texted to me all the way from Vancouver: cupcake band-aids! (Credit: Henry Jue)
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I decided to take a snapshot of every cupcake item we came across just to prove my point. :P I'm pretty sure I looked crazy running from bin to bin, exclaiming over the cute cupcake proucts, while taking a million photos.
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...and texted to me all the way from Vancouver: cupcake band-aids! (Credit: Henry Jue)
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Location:King's Highway 401,Loyalist,Canada
Location:King's Highway 401,Loyalist,Canada
Growing Up
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“Too many people grow up. That's the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up. They forget. They don't remember what it's like to be 12 years old. They patronize, they treat children as inferiors. Well I won't do that.” - Walt Disney
It's funny how when I was a little girl, playing with my Barbie dolls, I always envied them...because they were the symbols of adulthood for me. I wanted to be older, have more freedom, and be able to do anything just like them. I even gave them the same age every time: 23. Why 23? I don't know. That was the age I assumed was when you were actually an "adult." What's funny is that I'm almost 23 now and even though I'm slowly becoming an adult, it's definitely a lot harder than I imagined it to be. I'm sure I'll get used to it with time but for now, it's a bit of a struggle. I have a very steep learning curve ahead of me. There's just so much more to think about every day - from work-related issues, to groceries, to bills, to insurance, etc. I'm always worried that I'm forgetting some detail. It seems that with the more freedom you acquire, the more responsibility you get dumped on your head.
If I could, I'd go back and tell my younger self not to be in a hurry to grow up. It's true that your childhood flashes by quickly, and yet, it's the most precious time of your life.
I miss being a kid. =(
Glass Act
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Today's blog is brought to you from the comfort of my bed. Ahh~ technology makes me so lazy.
Some of you may know that I've been taking up a new hobby these past few months: jewelry making. I mainly work with glass beads (hence, the blog title) as I think they are the most elegant looking jewelry pieces around. I'm not that good yet, but I definitely learn something new with each creation.
Yesterday when I started working on a pair of earrings I was finding myself getting frustrated because there was just something off about them. In my head, I had envisioned just sliding a few beads here and there and finishing the earrings off with a ribbon at the ends- I figured it'd take me a good 10 minutes and then I could go back to watching my Korean drama. But jewelry making is an artform of its own and it can't be a rush job unless you want something disastrous.
So, I decided to sleep on it and try again today. And, after playing around and researching several designs online, I finally realized it was the balance between the larger and smaller pieces. Interesting.
I finally finished the earrings and just wanted to share a picture here of them. I used charms from the Black Lace line which can be purchased from Michael's. Cute eh? :)
And now my bed is becoming even more comfortable...time for some shut-eye!
Good night! ☆
P.S. Oh, and I did steal my title from the name of this woman's jewelry line: www.theartfulcrafter.com/. She had some useful tips for beginners like myself. Please check her out if you are interested in starting jewelry making. :)
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Some of you may know that I've been taking up a new hobby these past few months: jewelry making. I mainly work with glass beads (hence, the blog title) as I think they are the most elegant looking jewelry pieces around. I'm not that good yet, but I definitely learn something new with each creation.
Yesterday when I started working on a pair of earrings I was finding myself getting frustrated because there was just something off about them. In my head, I had envisioned just sliding a few beads here and there and finishing the earrings off with a ribbon at the ends- I figured it'd take me a good 10 minutes and then I could go back to watching my Korean drama. But jewelry making is an artform of its own and it can't be a rush job unless you want something disastrous.
So, I decided to sleep on it and try again today. And, after playing around and researching several designs online, I finally realized it was the balance between the larger and smaller pieces. Interesting.
I finally finished the earrings and just wanted to share a picture here of them. I used charms from the Black Lace line which can be purchased from Michael's. Cute eh? :)
And now my bed is becoming even more comfortable...time for some shut-eye!
Good night! ☆
P.S. Oh, and I did steal my title from the name of this woman's jewelry line: www.theartfulcrafter.com/. She had some useful tips for beginners like myself. Please check her out if you are interested in starting jewelry making. :)
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Canadian PRIDE
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All I have to say today is...Canada truly is GOLDEN.
I've never been prouder to be Canadian.
What a way to end the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics! ♥
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I've never been prouder to be Canadian.
What a way to end the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics! ♥
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Location:Kingslake Rd,Toronto,Canada
An Angry Earth
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Hello :) Currently blogging on the go - on the highway right now! I'm not the driver, no worries. Hahaha
So, I'm guessing everyone's pretty much heard about the devastating earthquake in Chile. And along with that, the tsunami warnings for Hawaii and coastal BC (!). And, of course, the extremely heartbreaking earthquake disaster in Haiti last month.
Kinda makes me wonder if the Earth is angry right now...:(
Makes me sad to hear about so many deaths because of these disasters. I've donated to Haiti earthquake relief but I still can't help but feel helpless. Can't do much when it comes to Mother Nature. :(
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So, I'm guessing everyone's pretty much heard about the devastating earthquake in Chile. And along with that, the tsunami warnings for Hawaii and coastal BC (!). And, of course, the extremely heartbreaking earthquake disaster in Haiti last month.
Kinda makes me wonder if the Earth is angry right now...:(
Makes me sad to hear about so many deaths because of these disasters. I've donated to Haiti earthquake relief but I still can't help but feel helpless. Can't do much when it comes to Mother Nature. :(
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Location:Don Valley Pkwy,Toronto,Canada
CUPCAKES!!! (oh, and WELCOME!)
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I know, I know. This blog clearly has a different feel from my other one (if you've been following my other blog). I've decided to abandon the other one and go with this blog because...well, it simply seems more like ME.The title of this blog was SUPPOSED to be "Keep Calm and Have A Cupcake," referencing the title on a pink journal my boyfriend bought me the other day from Chapters. BUT...someone already snatched that domain name (grrr...) so I went with this one. I really don't know what it is about me and pink & cute things. Oh, and cupcakes included. My desk at the office even has a cupcake calendar sitting on it. Every day, I rip off a sheet to reveal a new cupcake recipe. My boyfriend and I even made a batch the other day, except I'm not very artistic and my pink icing hearts were very blobby looking.
Anyways, thanks again for dropping by!
Before I end this post, I have a random question for you: what is the weirdest dessert you've ever eaten? One of the cupcake recipes in my calendar is for spinach & pine nut muffins...that's probably not weird to some people but to me it is...veggies & desserts do not go together...ew. Anyways! More randomness to come. Random Ness...hehe. Get it? He...he...
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